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Alcyon Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Running trail in Pitman, New Jersey · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Alcyon Lake's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Picnic, soccer-, baseball- and softball-friendly, family-oriented park, offering a disc golf course, soccer fields, a playground, clean restrooms, a lakeside boat launch, and an extensive network of trails.
What runners say about Alcyon Lake
“Well maintained park with areas for disc golf, soccer, football, baseball, and a boat launch for the lake.”
“Great public park with a baseball field, soccer field, volleyball court, and a beautiful track throughout the entire park!”
“Nice, mostly shaded, mostly paved walking trails, dogs on leash allowed, public restroom available, playground for kids.”
I am lucky to have this park near me. It is always kept clean and well maintained. It has a play ground, peaceful trails, access to Alcyon lake with a boat ramp, and many athletic fields; 5 stars.
The park is so well maintained! The trail for running is clear and shaded! It’s simply a great place to hangout our exercise !
Was quiet not busy the day we went and had a picnic. Dog friendly which is great we were able to take our dog with us for the picnic and were able to walk a trail
Nice, mostly shaded, mostly paved walking trails, dogs on leash allowed, public restroom available, playground for kids.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice, mostly shaded, mostly paved walking trails, dogs on leash allowed, public restroom available, playground for kids.”
“Nice, mostly shaded, mostly paved walking trails, dogs on leash allowed, public restroom available, playground for kids.”
“Great public park with a baseball field, soccer field, volleyball court, and a beautiful track throughout the entire park!”
“The park has a upper level in the front where you first arrive and then it winds around to lower level parking.”
“Nice, mostly shaded, mostly paved walking trails, dogs on leash allowed, public restroom available, playground for kids.”
“There is ample parking and the park is close to downtown areas without the noise and traffic.”
Plan your run at Alcyon Lake
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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